FBI officially clears Brad Pitt of child abuse allegations

The FBI has officially closed the investigation into child abuse
allegations against Brad Pitt.

The agency issued the following statement to press late on
Tuesday night:

"In response to allegations made following a flight within the
special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States which landed
in Los Angeles carrying Mr. Brad Pitt and his children, the FBI
has conducted a review of the circumstances and will not pursue
further investigation. No charges have been filed in this
matter."

The investigation stemmed from an alleged incident on a plane in September
in which Pitt was accused of child abuse against his 15-year-old
adopted son with Angelina Jolie, Maddox Jolie-Pitt.

The Los Angeles Department of Children and Family
Services initially began the investigation into the allegations.
But since the incident reportedly occurred on a flight,
jurisdiction landed with the FBI and the case was
transferred.